Xabi Alonso’s transfer blueprint for Real Madrid this summer
Officially appointed on May 25, 2025 until June 2028, Alonso’s initial signings include:
Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold
Center-back: Dean Huijsen
Left-back: Álvaro Carreras
Following a disappointing Club World Cup, Alonso has identified midfield creativity as a priority, eyeing Martín Zubimendi, though the deal appears to be tilting in Arsenal’s favor. The strategy: young talent, tactical coherence, and a clear, new identity.